Root Canal Guide

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Root Canal Guide

Asked for Male, 32 Years

I had a root canal treatment before 15 years ago and doctor put cap on my tooth but 1 years ago my cap has fell out suddenly it is necessary to put again? I am confuse what to do now is it necessary to fix again and will it dangerous if i get delayed please advice me.

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Dr. Sushma

Dental Surgeon 23 yrs exp Bangalore

First u go to dentist and take one Xray to confirm ur root canal treated tooth is perfect with no secondary infection and if tooth is ok then go for a new crown.

Next Steps

if root canal is good then u have to place a new crown or cap

Health Tips

till u place a new crown dont eat hard food from that side.

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Dr. Parag M. Khatri Dentist 30 yrs exp Mumbai · Accepted Answer

Dr. Parag M. Khatri

Dentist 30 yrs exp Mumbai

To protect the tooth for the future and to restore your chewing on that side you need to place the cap again. That will increase the life of that tooth.

Next Steps

Need to check first the status of the existing crown structure and then determine the next step of placing the new cap .